Rutgers game thread

 Was at the game last night and got home late from Piscataway.

Kids played with effort.. RU couldn't make any of their shots except their free throws. Our free throw shooting and Mo Harkless offensive game tonight cost us this game.

It will be very interesting to see how Lav worh in is able to improve this program going forward. Hopeful, and optimistic but also extremely guarded.
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Think we now can put to rest Mo going pro and not coming back He needs a lot of work to his game and aggression
IMO he should stay until after his Jr yr unless he improves to the pt of dominating games next yr Right now feel Dlo
is the man
 
I was at the game last night and you could see that Moe was not himself. He was slow and very measured with his moves and jumps...likely bothered by his ankle. I agree that he will be back next year and I'm sure we all look forward to that.
 
I was at the game last night and you could see that Moe was not himself. He was slow and very measured with his moves and jumps...likely bothered by his ankle. I agree that he will be back next year and I'm sure we all look forward to that.
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That is why I said a few days ago Dunlap should have rested him and not play. him against Rutgers Now we play Pitt
and he is probably.hurting more TO ME HE MADE A BAD DECISION.

Perhaps they can work on his ankle.but still think he will be under 100% Feel he shoulf not run in practice maybe they can have him shoot 500 foul shots until game time
 
I was at the game last night and you could see that Moe was not himself. He was slow and very measured with his moves and jumps...likely bothered by his ankle. I agree that he will be back next year and I'm sure we all look forward to that.
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That is why I said a few days ago Dunlap should have rested him and not play. him against Rutgers Now we play Pitt
and he is probably.hurting more TO ME HE MADE A BAD DECISION.

Perhaps they can work on his ankle.but still think he will be under 100% Feel he shoulf not run in practice maybe they can have him shoot 500 foul shots until game time
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I didn't have an issue with playing him. What are we saving him for at this late stage of the season? If he's healthy enough, he needs to play when we only have a 6 man rotation. If we were deeper, he wouldn't have returned against Pitt and would have played 10 minutes or so last night to test it out and see if he could be effective. At this point, we're just playing the cards we're dealt. I give Moe credit for playing through the discomfort and not complaining about it.
 
 Marillac, agreed. These kids have played handicapped all year, but not because of talent. It's been size and depth as we've all discussed at length. I look forward to a possible upset or two next week, and a great 2012-2013.
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These kids will compete with Pitt this time around, mark my words. And win or lose, they will never see another season they don't win 20+ games.

I can't wait to see how these kids respond to Pitt after the blowout. After they lost by 30 to Seton Hall, they won three straight. They are going to punch Pitt right back in the mouth.
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Yes they will. Pitt was shooting lights out the other night...do it again. I don't see it. Seton Hall also shot lights out against us, but got their heads handed to them by DePaul tonight. We'll beat Pitt back at the Garden and feeling
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the energy of the tournament. Looking forward to it.
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.maybe our defensive.defending the 3 had something.. to do with it
 
I was at the game last night and you could see that Moe was not himself. He was slow and very measured with his moves and jumps...likely bothered by his ankle. I agree that he will be back next year and I'm sure we all look forward to that.
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That is why I said a few days ago Dunlap should have rested him and not play. him against Rutgers Now we play Pitt
and he is probably.hurting more TO ME HE MADE A BAD DECISION.

Perhaps they can work on his ankle.but still think he will be under 100% Feel he should not run in practice maybe they can have him shoot 500 foul shots until game time

Problem was.. he was not healthy and it showed This game did not mean much compared to a players health He did not help the team playing on one foot and now that we really need him to play against Pitt which game means more. than the Rutgers game we are at a big. disadvantage unless the.ankle is much much better

I didn't have an issue with playing him. What are we saving him for at this late stage of the season? If he's healthy enough, he needs to play when we only have a 6 man rotation. If we were deeper, he wouldn't have returned against Pitt and would have played 10 minutes or so last night to test it out and see if he could be effective. At this point, we're just playing the cards we're dealt. I give Moe credit for playing through the discomfort and not complaining about it.
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 We have 6 players. How can we choose not to play one of them if he is available to play? SIX players!!!

They guys looked exhausted but they are giving it their all. They battled a full Rutgers squad to the bitter end.

D'angelo was a bit frustrated and off his game in the first half. Amir battled and kept us in the game. D'angelo picked up his game in the 2nd half but Moe gave us nothing. Unfortunately, the missed free throws were our undoing.
 
 Was at the game last night and got home late from Piscataway.

Kids played with effort.. RU couldn't make any of their shots except their free throws. Our free throw shooting and Mo Harkless offensive game tonight cost us this game.

It will be very interesting to see how Lav worh in is able to improve this program going forward. Hopeful, and optimistic but also extremely guarded.
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Think we now can put to rest Mo going pro and not coming back He needs a lot of work to his game and aggression
IMO he should stay until after his Jr yr unless he improves to the pt of dominating games next yr Right now feel Dlo
is the man
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What he did against Rutgers on a hobbled ankle likely won't have much to do with that decision whatsoever.
 
 yeah disappointed after the loss. A game that was winnable obv. but look at this way. Rutgers beat a bubble SHU team last week a team we lost to by 30. They also came close to beating cuse at the RAC. We went in there with 5 and a half players and should have won. Missed FT yes but when playing 40 min per game and the up tempo D we play it wears on the legs. These kids are awesome. Tough and talented. We were not going to the NCAA's this yr. Maybe with a full recruiting class and a coach. But they played the hand they were dealt and the weak links gave up and quit. These 6 didnt. All back for next yr plus Branch, Lav and hopefully a few others. I will enjoy the Pitt game and hopefully one or 2 more. Great job guys way not to give up....
 
 It's too late now but I dont get why we never tried to work White into the rotation even if just for 3-5 mins a game. In case of foul trouble or injury it would be nice to have a guy with at least some BE experience on the bench.
 
I was at the game last night and you could see that Moe was not himself. He was slow and very measured with his moves and jumps...likely bothered by his ankle. I agree that he will be back next year and I'm sure we all look forward to that.
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Agree, very hesitant in his moves at the foul line area. That's where you want him to have the ball; quick jumper or drive to the basket. I'm sure his ankle is still bothering him. IMHO he is not ready for big time pro basketball. Would be shocked if he leaves early.
 
Anyone hear John Celestand say Rice is the most intense coach he's ever observed?
Didn't take that as a compliment.
AAU coach told me he's worse than gonzo.
 
 It's too late now but I dont get why we never tried to work White into the rotation even if just for 3-5 mins a game. In case of foul trouble or injury it would be nice to have a guy with at least some BE experience on the bench.
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Because he isn't good. He went to LIU out of HS and couldn't hack it and transferred to STJ and walked on.
 
 His act does remind one if Gonzo. Students were holding up those giant cardboard heads and Mike Rice's reminded me of this guy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton_Downey,_Jr
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He is a terribly sore loser. . .just like Gonzo. . .and the way he screams at his players -- I would never send my kid to play for him. . .there are simply too many other less caustic and proven alternatives
 
:whistle: Was at game about 6 rows up from RU baseline. Carter walked on his up & under. 3 steps no dribble. 
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Is that why 4 of our guys decided to watch instead of going to the boards? The truth is both teams had numerous walks during the game that were not called, the reffing crew was just not calling walks, no way they were going to call one at that juncture.
 
 It's too late now but I dont get why we never tried to work White into the rotation even if just for 3-5 mins a game. In case of foul trouble or injury it would be nice to have a guy with at least some BE experience on the bench.
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Because he isn't good. He went to LIU out of HS and couldn't hack it and transferred to STJ and walked on.
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He was good enough to be given a schollie but that's not even the point. Cant play a season with 5 or 6 guys. If Harkless had to miss any games he'd be forced to play. We desperately need another body just to give a guy a blow every now and then. I'm not looking for him to do anything other then give someone a minute rest and use a foul or 2, if he hits a shot that's just gravy.
 
 His act does remind one if Gonzo. Students were holding up those giant cardboard heads and Mike Rice's reminded me of this guy:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton_Downey,_Jr
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He is a terribly sore loser. . .just like Gonzo. . .and the way he screams at his players -- I would never send my kid to play for him. . .there are simply too many other less caustic and proven alternatives
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I'm watching this maniac scream at his kids, then pat them on their back. Just look at Carter's reaction when moron explodes.
 
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